Tema Central MP denies alleged assault on Ebi Bright’s driver

Tema Central MP Charles Forson has denied allegations of assaulting the driver of Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive Ebi Bright, stating the dispute stems from a conflict over development project management and the distribution of the District Assemblies Common Fund. Ms Bright accused Forson during a recent appearance before Parliament’s Local Government and Rural Development Committee, claiming attempts to discuss development projects in the municipality had consistently failed and that her driver was harmed during one such encounter.

In an interview on Citi FM, Forson rejected the allegation, accusing Ebi Bright of exceeding her authority by interfering with his office and the allocation of resources to him as an MP. Forson emphasized that his responsibilities as a legislator are distinct from those of the MCE, especially concerning the use of his Common Fund share.

He alleged that documents submitted to the MCE’s office for pre-approval of projects under his Common Fund allocation have remained unsigned, hindering payment processing. The dispute revolves around the release and management of Forson’s share of the District Assemblies Common Fund, with conflicting accounts presented by both parties, currently under consideration by Parliament’s Local Government and Rural Development Committee.